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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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